MLB Free Agency: 5 potential landing spots for Daniel Murphy

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers aren’t afraid to spend money to fix potential problems. Should they decide to move on from Howie Kendrick, Daniel Murphy is a guy who the Dodgers could target. They also have some questions regarding third base. Justin Turner did fine there in 2015, but he’s most likely better off in a super utility role. Corey Seager could feasibly play third base, but he’s better off as a shortstop.

Murphy would help the Dodgers solve one of their two current infield vacancies at second base and third base. The Dodgers have a team that is extremely talented and certainly considered to be one of the favorites to win the World Series. Now that Murphy knows what it’s like to be a part of a special team, he would likely prefer to go to a team that gives him a great chance of winning a World Series.

Daniel Murphy would give the Dodgers a solid left handed bat at the top or bottom of their order. He’s a hitter who relies on contact and doesn’t strike out that often. That makes him a perfect fit for the Dodgers.

Even if Murphy got pushed out of a starting role with the Dodgers, the Dodgers likely wouldn’t mind having Murphy on their bench as a valuable pinch hitter and defensive replacement. They’re a team that doesn’t particularly care too much about their payroll anyway.

The Dodgers have shown that they will spare no expense when trying to win. Murphy would make the Dodgers a better team. The fit is quite obvious.

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